The purpose of this organization shall be to create, stimulate, and maintain an interest in all matters pertaining to the making of quilts and to establish and promote educational endeavors through quilts
Meeting: December 14, 2015; 6:00 pm
Parkview Church of Christ
1912 Burbank Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Meeting: December 14, 2015; 6:00 pm
Parkview Church of Christ
1912 Burbank Road
Wooster, OH 44691
DECEMBER MEETING: Annual Christmas party! (note the change in time!)
Our annual Christmas party is coming up! The committee announced “Poinsettias” as the challenge theme. Any project you submit to the challenge must incorporate poinsettias. The committee also announced that they would be providing Honey Baked Ham and Turkey for our pot luck; we are to provide sides and desserts. If you would like to participate in the gift exchange the gift is a $15 limit and does not have to be related to sewing and quilting. See you there!!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to our officers for 2016. Serving our guild will be: Sally Kitchen; President, Sarah Bistline; Vice President, Secretary; Shirley Rogers, Treasurer; Dot Anderson, and Members-at-Large; Vicky Hartzler and Kathy Ott
PROGRESSIVE BLOCK EXCHANGE; 4th Month
Don’t forget to return with your completed blocks ready to pick up another box!! Anyone is welcome to join or start making their own blocks each month. Just join in. Any questions, ask Laura at nollettilaura@gmail.com
MEMBERSHIP
November: 52 people were at the meeting, 1 guest.
2016 Dues are $20 and must be paid by December 31 to retain your membership and appear in the membership booklet. ***When you pay your dues please remember to check the alphabetical member listing that Dot has for the correct spelling and listing of your name, address, phone numbers, and email address!!!
2016 COMMITTEES
Yes! It is THAT time of year already!! Sally will have the list of committees for the 2016 year at the October meeting. There are some new committees and changes to familiar ones; please read descriptions so you understand. Every members should make an effort to be on a committee.
TIPS AND TRICKS
· Score the paper backing on fusible web with a straight pin to make the backing easier to remove.
· For a quick hanging sleeve; cut the top hem from an old worn sheet. Use the rest of the sheet to make a storage bag for your quilt.
· If you are having difficulty seeing clear monofilament thread when threading your needle, run the end of the thread across a permanent marker. This will color only the end of the thread and make it easier to see to thread the needle.
· If you wash and iron new fabrics; lay them over something flat like a bed, table, or ironing board for 24 hours. Cotton is very slow to completely dry. This delay in putting the fabric away will result in fewer fold lines and creases when you store the fabric.
· A small piece of self-sticking foam inside your thimble helps create a snug but comfortable fit.
2015 QUILTY CHALLENGE: “Learn and Grow”
This is it! Please bring your completed projects to the December party (yes, even if you showed it earlier in the year!) Anyone that has completed 3 new “somethings” are eligible for the basket drawing. It was your choice….3 separate projects or projects with multiple new aspects.
HOUSEKEEPING COMMITTEE
A reminder to all members that we are responsible to straighten our meeting room, empty the trash into the dumpster, push in our chairs, and vacuum the floor each month. We need people to volunteer to help with these chores!!!
DECEMBER: Jane Richardson and Gwen Hoover
COMMUNITY PROJECT
The Salvation Army has scheduled the Tree City Quilters’ Guild for Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 9-5 at Buehlers Downtown in 1-hour increments. (The 5-9 slots for Dec. are scheduled with other individuals.) This will require only a minimum of eight members. We can schedule two at a time also. Please call Ruth Bishop if you can volunteer some time!
Quilts or comforters for babies, toddlers, young children and teens are needed in our community. Sizes could be 40 X 40 for babies, 50 X 56 for toddlers, 68 X 89 for children and teens, lap robes 56 X 70. Please use your judgment; all sizes are welcome! Ruth Bishop will collect these quilts from us all year.
WORKSHOPS
The Handwork workshop will meet **Friday, December 4, from 9 – 11:50. Please bring a snack and your handwork. Prepare for great fun! Guests are welcome. Call Sally Kitchen if you have any questions.
March 16-19, 2016: Quiltweek in Lancaster, PA. More information at QuiltWeek.com
March 17-20, 2016: Spring Training Camp; Cedar Lakes Conference Center, Ripley, WVA; www.pegspatches,com
April 15 – 17, 2016: Stitches in Bloom at Punderson State Park Manor House.
There will be two classes offered and an open hand sewing studio time for those wanting to bring projects already started. Deadline for registration is December 1, 2015. Any questions, please contact Felice Troutman: 330-931-1184
2016 QUILT SHOW CHALLENGES!!
3 separate challenges for you to try!
· Scarlet and Gray Challenge- Two Categories
o Quilt/wallhanging - greater than or equal to 240 inches perimeter
o Other- accessory, clothing or small wall hanging, less than 239 inches perimeter
Rules- Must be greater than or equal to 50% Red and Gray; You can only use Black and White as the other colors in the quilt.
· Modern Quilt Challenge
Modern quilts are primarily functional and inspired by modern design. Modern quilters work in different styles and define modern quilting in different ways, but several characteristics often appear which may help identify a modern quilt. These include, but are not limited to: the use of bold colors and prints; high contrast and graphic areas of solid color; improvisational piecing, minimalism; expansive negative space; and alternate grid work" (quilting patterns).
For the show, everyone is encouraged to try something different. Entries will not be disqualified if attempts are made to try something different that could be considered modern. This is more for fun than to have to adhere to strict rules. Have fun with it!
KITCHEN KORNER
SLOW-COOKER POTATO CORN CHOWDER (serves 6)
1 - 16oz bag frozen hash browns, thawed
1 chopped onion
8 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 can shoe peg corn (undrained)
1 can cream-style corn
1 can roasted garlic flavored chicken broth
1 ½ cups milk (whole or skim)
Place all ingredients in slow cooker. Stir gently.
Cook on low 6-8 hrs. Serve with sour cream or shredded cheese.
GROUND BEEF & NOODLE CASSEROLE (serves 6-8)
1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
6 green onions, finely chopped
8 oz package noodles, cooked & drained
1 cup grated, sharp cheddar cheese
Saute meat and garlic over high heat until meat is cooked through. Drain and place in bowl and stir in tomato sauce. In medium-sized bowl combine cottage cheese, sour cream, onion and cooked noodles.
In 3-quart casserole alternate layers of noodle mixture and meat mixture, beginning with the noodles. Cover and bake at 350* for 30 minutes. Remove lid, sprinkle with cheese and return to oven for 10 more minutes, until cheese is bubbly.
This is GREAT for several days of holiday company!
EASY CRANBERRY/PEACH COBBLER (serves 6-8)
2 - 16oz cans sliced peaches, drained and chopped
1 - 16oz can whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 pkg Duncan Hines Cinnamon Swirl muffin mix
½ cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup butter, melted
whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Combine peaches and cranberry sauce in bottom of ungreased 9x9 baking dish. Knead the swirl packet from mix and squeeze contents over fruit. Combine muffin mix and contents of topping packet from mix and pecans in large bowl. Stir in melted butter and mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit. Bake at 350* for 40-45 minutes. Serve warm with topping of your choice. Yum!!!
ACCUCUT
Please see Becky Hamilton if you wish to use the guild’s AccuCut.
QUILT SERVICES
Quilting by the Mill, Sarah Bistline 10368 Old Mill Road, Spencer, Ohio 44275; 330-667-2257 or 330-606-6609. www.quiltingbythemill.com You need to have your backing 4” longer and wider than your top. Batting is available. Do you want to quilt your own top? Ask me about renting time on the Gamill Premier.
Spoke N Stitch, Kim Panter; 16780 Burkhart Road, Orrville, Ohio 44667. I am willing to pick up and deliver in the Wayne/Holmes area. Phone number; 330-682-0711 (home) and 330-601-6096 (cell) I have my cell with me all the time. Please give me a call!
Barb’s Bobbin Box Sewing; Barb Byler; 239 Jane Drive, Smithville, Ohio 44677. I design and sew your t-shirts (sweatshirts, button-downs, etc.) into quilts. Photographs can also be added. baquilter33@aol.com or
330-988-0992
Tree City Quilters’ Guild; Officers 2015
President: Barb Byler Vice President; Sally Kitchen
Secretary; Kim Panter Treasurer; Dot Anderson
Members at Large; Jane Richardson and Tonya Wellert
November 9, 2015
Barb brought the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. We had one visitor introduced named Judy
Hinkel. The treasurers report was read and accepted. The minutes from the last meeting were
read and accepted. Barb reminded everyone again about the Quilty Challenge and that you
must present your completed project or projects by the December meeting in order to be eligible
for the prize.
Barb then congratulated Jeri on her winning the Viewer’s Choice Award at the Mutton Hill Quilt
Show.
Sunshine Committee- Nancy Danby had knee replacement surgery and Janice Miller is
incapacitated with vertigo.
Community Projects- Giving Doll is having a fabric sale on November 19 and 20. They have
given out over 30,000 dolls now. We will be ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at Buehlers
downtown on December 1st from 9am until 5pm. Signup sheet for 1 hour shifts is making the
rounds tonight.
Looking for ideas to help a man who needs to get rid of his late wife's fabric. Bonnie Krueger's
name was mentioned to help (she was not in attendance tonight)
Quilt Show- P Graham Dunn is taking over the Buckeye Event Center so we will need to find a
new venue for our quilt show. Jane showed the raffle quilt top. She also gave recognition to her
quilt committee. They were: Sarah Bistline, Mary Green, Gwen Hoover, Betty Boreman and
herself.
Programs and Workshops- Ongoing handwork group will meet on Friday November 13 and
Friday December 4. Mary Lou's String Quilt class will be this Saturday November 14 from 9:30
until 3:30.
Quilter of the Year- Lola Explained what it is to be QOTY. She introduced those that were in
attendance that have received the award in the past. Ballots went out tonight. The winner will be
announced at the Christmas Dinner.
The next step of the Progressive Round Robin was explained and boxes were exchanged.
Elections were held. The nominating committee presented their single slate of candidates they
were: Vice President- Sarah Bistline, Secretary- Shirley Rodgers, Members at Large- Vicky
Hartzler and Kathy Ott. Nominations were opened rom the floor. Kim Panter was nominated for
VP she declined. Jane Richardson made a motion to accept the slate of officers as read and it
was seconded and carried. So our board for next year is as follows. President- Sally Kitchen,
VP- Sarah Bistline, Treasurer- Dot Anderson, Secretary- Shirley Rodgers, Members at Large-
Vicky Hartzler and Kathy Ott and Immediate Past President Barb Byler.
We had a program on quick and easy projects for Christmas.
Respectfully submitted by
Kim Panter, secretary
Tree City Quilters’ Guild
The purpose of this organization shall be to create, stimulate, and maintain an interest in all matters pertaining to the making of quilts and to establish and promote educational endeavors through quilts
Meeting: December 14, 2015; 6:00 pm
Parkview Church of Christ
1912 Burbank Road
Wooster, OH 44691
DECEMBER MEETING: Annual Christmas party! (note the change in time!)
Our annual Christmas party is coming up! The committee announced “Poinsettias” as the challenge theme. Any project you submit to the challenge must incorporate poinsettias. The committee also announced that they would be providing Honey Baked Ham and Turkey for our pot luck; we are to provide sides and desserts. If you would like to participate in the gift exchange the gift is a $15 limit and does not have to be related to sewing and quilting. See you there!!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to our officers for 2016. Serving our guild will be: Sally Kitchen; President, Sarah Bistline; Vice President, Secretary; Shirley Rogers, Treasurer; Dot Anderson, and Members-at-Large; Vicky Hartzler and Kathy Ott
PROGRESSIVE BLOCK EXCHANGE; 4th Month
Don’t forget to return with your completed blocks ready to pick up another box!! Anyone is welcome to join or start making their own blocks each month. Just join in. Any questions, ask Laura at nollettilaura@gmail.com
MEMBERSHIP
November: 52 people were at the meeting, 1 guest.
2016 Dues are $20 and must be paid by December 31 to retain your membership and appear in the membership booklet. ***When you pay your dues please remember to check the alphabetical member listing that Dot has for the correct spelling and listing of your name, address, phone numbers, and email address!!!
2016 COMMITTEES
Yes! It is THAT time of year already!! Sally will have the list of committees for the 2016 year at the October meeting. There are some new committees and changes to familiar ones; please read descriptions so you understand. Every members should make an effort to be on a committee.
TIPS AND TRICKS
· Score the paper backing on fusible web with a straight pin to make the backing easier to remove.
· For a quick hanging sleeve; cut the top hem from an old worn sheet. Use the rest of the sheet to make a storage bag for your quilt.
· If you are having difficulty seeing clear monofilament thread when threading your needle, run the end of the thread across a permanent marker. This will color only the end of the thread and make it easier to see to thread the needle.
· If you wash and iron new fabrics; lay them over something flat like a bed, table, or ironing board for 24 hours. Cotton is very slow to completely dry. This delay in putting the fabric away will result in fewer fold lines and creases when you store the fabric.
· A small piece of self-sticking foam inside your thimble helps create a snug but comfortable fit.
2015 QUILTY CHALLENGE: “Learn and Grow”
This is it! Please bring your completed projects to the December party (yes, even if you showed it earlier in the year!) Anyone that has completed 3 new “somethings” are eligible for the basket drawing. It was your choice….3 separate projects or projects with multiple new aspects.
HOUSEKEEPING COMMITTEE
A reminder to all members that we are responsible to straighten our meeting room, empty the trash into the dumpster, push in our chairs, and vacuum the floor each month. We need people to volunteer to help with these chores!!!
DECEMBER: Jane Richardson and Gwen Hoover
COMMUNITY PROJECT
The Salvation Army has scheduled the Tree City Quilters’ Guild for Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 9-5 at Buehlers Downtown in 1-hour increments. (The 5-9 slots for Dec. are scheduled with other individuals.) This will require only a minimum of eight members. We can schedule two at a time also. Please call Ruth Bishop if you can volunteer some time!
Quilts or comforters for babies, toddlers, young children and teens are needed in our community. Sizes could be 40 X 40 for babies, 50 X 56 for toddlers, 68 X 89 for children and teens, lap robes 56 X 70. Please use your judgment; all sizes are welcome! Ruth Bishop will collect these quilts from us all year.
WORKSHOPS
The Handwork workshop will meet **Friday, December 4, from 9 – 11:50. Please bring a snack and your handwork. Prepare for great fun! Guests are welcome. Call Sally Kitchen if you have any questions.
March 16-19, 2016: Quiltweek in Lancaster, PA. More information at QuiltWeek.com
March 17-20, 2016: Spring Training Camp; Cedar Lakes Conference Center, Ripley, WVA; www.pegspatches,com
April 15 – 17, 2016: Stitches in Bloom at Punderson State Park Manor House.
There will be two classes offered and an open hand sewing studio time for those wanting to bring projects already started. Deadline for registration is December 1, 2015. Any questions, please contact Felice Troutman: 330-931-1184
2016 QUILT SHOW CHALLENGES!!
3 separate challenges for you to try!
· Scarlet and Gray Challenge- Two Categories
o Quilt/wallhanging - greater than or equal to 240 inches perimeter
o Other- accessory, clothing or small wall hanging, less than 239 inches perimeter
Rules- Must be greater than or equal to 50% Red and Gray; You can only use Black and White as the other colors in the quilt.
· Modern Quilt Challenge
Modern quilts are primarily functional and inspired by modern design. Modern quilters work in different styles and define modern quilting in different ways, but several characteristics often appear which may help identify a modern quilt. These include, but are not limited to: the use of bold colors and prints; high contrast and graphic areas of solid color; improvisational piecing, minimalism; expansive negative space; and alternate grid work" (quilting patterns).
For the show, everyone is encouraged to try something different. Entries will not be disqualified if attempts are made to try something different that could be considered modern. This is more for fun than to have to adhere to strict rules. Have fun with it!
KITCHEN KORNER
SLOW-COOKER POTATO CORN CHOWDER (serves 6)
1 - 16oz bag frozen hash browns, thawed
1 chopped onion
8 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 can shoe peg corn (undrained)
1 can cream-style corn
1 can roasted garlic flavored chicken broth
1 ½ cups milk (whole or skim)
Place all ingredients in slow cooker. Stir gently.
Cook on low 6-8 hrs. Serve with sour cream or shredded cheese.
GROUND BEEF & NOODLE CASSEROLE (serves 6-8)
1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
6 green onions, finely chopped
8 oz package noodles, cooked & drained
1 cup grated, sharp cheddar cheese
Saute meat and garlic over high heat until meat is cooked through. Drain and place in bowl and stir in tomato sauce. In medium-sized bowl combine cottage cheese, sour cream, onion and cooked noodles.
In 3-quart casserole alternate layers of noodle mixture and meat mixture, beginning with the noodles. Cover and bake at 350* for 30 minutes. Remove lid, sprinkle with cheese and return to oven for 10 more minutes, until cheese is bubbly.
This is GREAT for several days of holiday company!
EASY CRANBERRY/PEACH COBBLER (serves 6-8)
2 - 16oz cans sliced peaches, drained and chopped
1 - 16oz can whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 pkg Duncan Hines Cinnamon Swirl muffin mix
½ cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup butter, melted
whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Combine peaches and cranberry sauce in bottom of ungreased 9x9 baking dish. Knead the swirl packet from mix and squeeze contents over fruit. Combine muffin mix and contents of topping packet from mix and pecans in large bowl. Stir in melted butter and mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit. Bake at 350* for 40-45 minutes. Serve warm with topping of your choice. Yum!!!
ACCUCUT
Please see Becky Hamilton if you wish to use the guild’s AccuCut.
QUILT SERVICES
Quilting by the Mill, Sarah Bistline 10368 Old Mill Road, Spencer, Ohio 44275; 330-667-2257 or 330-606-6609. www.quiltingbythemill.com You need to have your backing 4” longer and wider than your top. Batting is available. Do you want to quilt your own top? Ask me about renting time on the Gamill Premier.
Spoke N Stitch, Kim Panter; 16780 Burkhart Road, Orrville, Ohio 44667. I am willing to pick up and deliver in the Wayne/Holmes area. Phone number; 330-682-0711 (home) and 330-601-6096 (cell) I have my cell with me all the time. Please give me a call!
Barb’s Bobbin Box Sewing; Barb Byler; 239 Jane Drive, Smithville, Ohio 44677. I design and sew your t-shirts (sweatshirts, button-downs, etc.) into quilts. Photographs can also be added. baquilter33@aol.com or
330-988-0992
Tree City Quilters’ Guild; Officers 2015
President: Barb Byler Vice President; Sally Kitchen
Secretary; Kim Panter Treasurer; Dot Anderson
Members at Large; Jane Richardson and Tonya Wellert
November 9, 2015
Barb brought the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. We had one visitor introduced named Judy
Hinkel. The treasurers report was read and accepted. The minutes from the last meeting were
read and accepted. Barb reminded everyone again about the Quilty Challenge and that you
must present your completed project or projects by the December meeting in order to be eligible
for the prize.
Barb then congratulated Jeri on her winning the Viewer’s Choice Award at the Mutton Hill Quilt
Show.
Sunshine Committee- Nancy Danby had knee replacement surgery and Janice Miller is
incapacitated with vertigo.
Community Projects- Giving Doll is having a fabric sale on November 19 and 20. They have
given out over 30,000 dolls now. We will be ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at Buehlers
downtown on December 1st from 9am until 5pm. Signup sheet for 1 hour shifts is making the
rounds tonight.
Looking for ideas to help a man who needs to get rid of his late wife's fabric. Bonnie Krueger's
name was mentioned to help (she was not in attendance tonight)
Quilt Show- P Graham Dunn is taking over the Buckeye Event Center so we will need to find a
new venue for our quilt show. Jane showed the raffle quilt top. She also gave recognition to her
quilt committee. They were: Sarah Bistline, Mary Green, Gwen Hoover, Betty Boreman and
herself.
Programs and Workshops- Ongoing handwork group will meet on Friday November 13 and
Friday December 4. Mary Lou's String Quilt class will be this Saturday November 14 from 9:30
until 3:30.
Quilter of the Year- Lola Explained what it is to be QOTY. She introduced those that were in
attendance that have received the award in the past. Ballots went out tonight. The winner will be
announced at the Christmas Dinner.
The next step of the Progressive Round Robin was explained and boxes were exchanged.
Elections were held. The nominating committee presented their single slate of candidates they
were: Vice President- Sarah Bistline, Secretary- Shirley Rodgers, Members at Large- Vicky
Hartzler and Kathy Ott. Nominations were opened rom the floor. Kim Panter was nominated for
VP she declined. Jane Richardson made a motion to accept the slate of officers as read and it
was seconded and carried. So our board for next year is as follows. President- Sally Kitchen,
VP- Sarah Bistline, Treasurer- Dot Anderson, Secretary- Shirley Rodgers, Members at Large-
Vicky Hartzler and Kathy Ott and Immediate Past President Barb Byler.
We had a program on quick and easy projects for Christmas.
Respectfully submitted by
Kim Panter, secretary
